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On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Salem Police officers arrested 35-year old Jeremy Wayne Underwood of Salem on three counts of child molestation, following an Indiana State Police investigation which began in May.

Just six weeks after the Town of Hardinsburg was officially reinstated on June 17, all four members of the original town board have resigned and been replaced. But as the town works to reestablish itself, tensions have surfaced over the future of the building that the town board is meeting in – a building that for years has been known as the Hardinsburg Senior Citizens Center.

Betty Sue Burns, age 80, of Salem, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her residence. Born March 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Wisecarver.

Deborah "Debbie" Lou Souder, age 69, of Salem, Indiana left this earthly life to be with the Lord in His fold of safety after a long battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Volunteer firefighting has seen a recent dip in interest nationwide. Firefighters within our community are calling on us to consider joining the ranks in order to help those we love.

Mrs. Betty Ann Temple, age 84, of Salem, passed away Thursday, July 31 at her home. Mrs. Temple was born June 3, 1941, in Borden, the daughter of Homer Standiford and Elsie Bundren Standiford.

Juanita R. Mount Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 20, 1935, in Scottsburg, Indiana to Wilbur and Hazel Myers Mount, Juanita lived a life rich with love, dedication, and community service. She was a proud graduate of Salem High School.

Troopers from the Indiana State Police Sellersburg District arrested 25-year-old Dorothy J. Snell of Hanover, Indiana, on multiple charges related to a May 2025 fatal collision that killed her six-year-old daughter and injured Snell and three others.

The Washington County YMCA wrapped up their annual children’s summer camp this past week, and it is safe to say everyone involved, kids and adult leaders, had a blast throughout this 8 week program.

When most people think of lavender, they picture soft purple flowers and that unmistakable soothing scent. But this beautiful botanical isn’t just a pretty plant—it’s also one of the most versatile and widely used essential oils in the world.

Theodore Martin Critchfield, age 97, of Borden passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born November 17, 1927 in Indianapolis. Theodore was a retired Army veteran, having joined the service on his 17th birthday during World War II, served tours of combat as an infantryman during the Korean War, and continued his service of 23 years through the Vietnam War era. He was also a retired college professor.

Lisa's Little Dream Farm Sanctuary is home to nearly 80 rescued animals and serves as a therapeutic haven for visitors. But with barely any donations coming in, and over $8,000 in vet bills since March, can it survive?